9:41 AM
Karthikh Venkat
The simplest way to avoid nail damage is to wear gloves :
* If you can't wear gloves, you could at least use a long handled mop-this allows you to keep your hands off water and your nails will definitely benefit.
* If you do get your hands wet, remember to rinse them well and dry them carefully after the work is done.
* Then apply ample amounts of a moisturizing cream.
* You must also take certain other precautions:
- Use a pencil to operate the dial;
- Use a tin-opener to open tins;
- Use gardening gloves;
- Avoid contact with strong chemicals;
- Use moisturizers liberally.
* Wear Polish-It works as a barrier for your nails and use acetone-free nail polish remover.
* File in one direction only-Filing back and forth is bad because this frays and weakens the nails. File your nails in one direction only for the best results.
* Keep your nails short.
* Manicure after a bath. It is best to do your manicure after a bath because your nails are soft.
* If your nails are deformed, the first thing to do is to visit your dermatologist-a number of nail problems are temporary and improve as the new nail appears and only a very few are permanent. The appearance of your nails can also be improved considerably by the use of cosmetics-for instance, ordinary nail enamel can camouflage a number of nail defects. A broken or split nail can be mended using what are called nail-mending fluids. To do this, a piece of thin tissue is placed over the crack or break in the nail. The nail mending fluid is them applied. When the product dries and sets, the nail can be painted with the nail enamel.
